It’ll have to be back 4, Xhaka at CB, monreal litch LB RB. Probably be Ramsey or Ozil on. Sort of game Ozil might not be arśèd for though

This game just shows how you can't get away with makeshift central defenders

I can’t believe how much space Redmond had to cross for Ing’s second. Why is no-one closing him down?

Would go Monreal at CB, Xhaka LB if that is the back 4.

Laca warming up

The only actual CB has been the worse. But to be fair he’s probably been rushed back

We give Auba absolute no help upfront what so ever. He is completely out of the game. No creativity in our midfield. Dont let me start about our defense.

Iwobi did well for the goal, but has done little else.

comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted less than a minute ago
Would go Monreal at CB, Xhaka LB if that is the back 4.
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But would bring AMN at LB.

comment by Tu Meke Nketiah (U3732)
posted 40 minutes ago
Redmond has been found 2 or 3 times between the lines now
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We didn't sort this out, expect Emery to do something about it at half time

Have to pray we can turn things around 2nd half. Typical though Southampton have to bloody turn up against us.

injury curse has returned to Arsenal

comment by Arsenal_49 (U10665)
posted less than a minute ago
Have to pray we can turn things around 2nd half. Typical though Southampton have to bloody turn up against us.
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We have let them turn up.

comment by Arsenal_49 (U10665)
posted less than a minute ago
Have to pray we can turn things around 2nd half. Typical though Southampton have to bloody turn up against us.
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They really havent. They made two good crosses and both were goals. Otherwise they are piiiiiss poor and for the taking.

If we lose/draw this, Emery has to take the blame. He didn’t need to start Xhaka at cb, where he has obviously looked uncomfortable. We need him in midfield to switch play quicker.

They still have long and Austin on the bench too

Kos first game since Atletico
Monreal first game in months
Bellerin gone off injured
Holding, Mustafi, Sokratis all injures or suspended

I can’t recall a defensive injury crisis this bad even under Wenger

If we drop points here, the only person to blame is Emery. There is no reason for all 3 of Lacazette, Ozil, and Ramsey to be on the facking bench. This half time stat of ours was once amusing, but it's pointing to failures in Emery's approach and that's cause for concern.

comment by 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 (U18355)
posted less than a minute ago
Kos first game since Atletico
Monreal first game in months
Bellerin gone off injured
Holding, Mustafi, Sokratis all injures or suspended

I can’t recall a defensive injury crisis this bad even under Wenger
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And Kolasinac and Mavropanos injures too

It's simple, get Lacazette and ramsey/ozil on, and just go all out. Give them something to think about

comment by Tu Meke Nketiah (U3732)
posted 1 minute ago
We need to stop looking at the ref, he's giving them everything regardless.

We need to improve the speed of our passing for one. Too lethargic.
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Totally agree but the ref should flipping enforce the rules. There have been some high tackles with no chance of winning the ball. I bet our first bad tackle and we get carded.

We need Lacazette and Ramsey on. Some energy and directness.

Hopefully we will have a good 2nd half like usual and Southampton will have a s*** 2nd half like usual.

Southampton actually always look forward to play Arsenal at St Marys.

Goal the next 15 min or we wont turn it around

Really need better wingers to take advantage of counters. More often than not, Iwobi just puts in a weak ball from wide positions
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Haters gotta hate. Tell me another player in the current line up who makes more forward passes, who takes on the Southampton players?